MultiL · Texts

Read across five tongues.

Short articles and everyday conversations — Arabic fully vowelled, Japanese with furigana, English, Indonesian, and Chinese, each with a Thai gloss. Pick a language, pick a field, start reading.

90 conversations · beginner · page 1 / 4

EN · conversation

Morning Routine

Morning Routine

Two roommates talk about their morning habits and what time they wake up.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

At the Grocery Store

At the Grocery Store

A customer asks a store worker for help finding items on the shelves.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

Taking the Bus

Taking the Bus

A newcomer asks a fellow passenger how to use the city bus system.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

Talking About the Weather

Talking About the Weather

Two neighbors chat about today's weather and plans for the week.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

Cooking Dinner Together

Cooking Dinner Together

A parent and child prepare a simple meal together in the kitchen.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

Visiting the Library

Visiting the Library

A student talks with a librarian about borrowing books and using the library.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

At the Pharmacy

At the Pharmacy

A customer describes symptoms to a pharmacist and asks for advice.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

Asking for Directions

Asking for Directions

A visitor stops a local on the street to ask how to reach the post office.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

Weekend Plans

Weekend Plans

Two friends discuss what they plan to do over the coming weekend.

daily life · beginner
EN · conversation

Paying for Groceries

Paying for Groceries

A customer and a cashier talk through the different ways to pay at a supermarket.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

Opening a Bank Account

Opening a Bank Account

A bank employee explains to a new customer how to open a basic savings account.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

Comparing Prices at the Market

Comparing Prices at the Market

Two friends compare vegetable prices at different stalls to find the best value.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

Understanding a Pay Slip

Understanding a Pay Slip

A new employee asks a colleague to help them read their first pay slip.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

Making a Simple Budget

Making a Simple Budget

A parent helps their teenager make a monthly budget for the first time.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

Sending Money to Family Abroad

Sending Money to Family Abroad

Two colleagues discuss the easiest and most affordable ways to send money overseas.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

Shopping on Sale

Shopping on Sale

A mother and daughter discuss how to shop wisely during a sale without overspending.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

Understanding a Receipt

Understanding a Receipt

A shopkeeper explains the different parts of a receipt to a young customer.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

Splitting the Bill

Splitting the Bill

Two friends figure out a fair way to split a shared restaurant bill.

economy · beginner
EN · conversation

First Day of School

First Day of School

A child talks with a parent about feelings and expectations on the first day of school.

education · beginner
EN · conversation

Asking for Help with Homework

Asking for Help with Homework

A student asks an older sibling to explain a maths problem she does not understand.

education · beginner
EN · conversation

Borrowing a Book from the Library

Borrowing a Book from the Library

A student visits the school library for the first time and a librarian explains how to borrow books.

education · beginner
EN · conversation

Buying School Supplies

Buying School Supplies

A parent and child shop for school supplies before the new school year begins.

education · beginner
EN · conversation

Understanding a Class Schedule

Understanding a Class Schedule

Two classmates compare their weekly timetables on the first day of the new term.

education · beginner
EN · conversation

Learning the Alphabet

Learning the Alphabet

A teacher introduces the English alphabet to young learners using letter sounds and examples.

education · beginner